Country Homes & Interiors

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Relaxed living…comfortable style Country Homes & Interiors is the magazine that celebrates the best of modern country decorating style. Inspired by the spirit of today's relaxed living, you'll find page upon page of gorgeous real homes, plus a fresh take on country decorating.

Editor’s letter

Contributors

Country Homes & Interiors

Time for tiffin

Mary Norden • The textile artist’s ‘fabric paintings’ are crafted from a mix of vintage fragments collected over the years

Garden variety

Chalk it up

The joyful home • Our columnist packs a picnic and paraphernalia in her vintage car, ready for a grand day out

Ladder to success

HAPPY PLACE • It took time and patience before Natasha Miller was able to transform her family home into the tranquil retreat she had longed for, with a gentle scheme and sensitive improvements

TRANQUIL SUMMER • Channel Natasha’s relaxed look with soft pink, serene green and rustic wood

MIDSUMMER DREAM • Bringing together their love of mending, making and salvaging, Chris and Neil Myers have injected warmth and character into their Edwardian country home

FRESH COTTAGE • Mix delicate florals and lively colours to conjure Chris’s country style

A STYLE FOR ALL SEASONS • Abbi Brown, creator of online emporium The Interiors Yard, has restored a run-down property into a characterful family home full of foraged finds and rustic charm

SOOTHING SHADES • Emulate Abbi’s signature look with a neutral colours and rustic, pre-loved finds

RUSTIC REINVENTION • Faced with a lacklustre barn conversion, Marisa Lumley-Holmes maximised its good bones and rustic finishes to transform it into a unique modern home that’s bursting with style and inspiration

SMOOTH COUNTRY • Match Marisa’s style with modern design classics against a rustic backdrop

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Hoop dreams

THE GREAT OUTDOORS • Set yourself up for a summer of sunshine and slow living in the garden, with alfresco styling for dreaming, lounging and entertaining

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF A CINEMA ROOM • Create your very own ‘popcorn palace’ – the perfect space to watch the latest blockbusters with family and friends

DEFINING YOUR PALETTE • Super-stylist Ali Heath has a new book out, sharing her design tips. Here, she tells us the secrets to choosing colour for your home

UPDATE YOUR COOK SPACE • Clever ideas for revitalising your kitchen, without breaking the bank

QUICK-FIX REFRESH • A flick of paint and a flash of colour – spend an hour or two to create these in-the-moment makeovers for your space

NO PRESSURE • Put down the pressure washer and give decking and patio a summer wash and brush-up without damaging the surfaces of natural timber and stone

Sizzling summer • Create the perfect conditions for alfresco entertaining with these practical and elegant designs for outdoor kitchens

Hay fever remedies

‘My everlasting flower displays are magical and ethereal’ • Floral artist and founder of Botanical Tales, Bex Partridge

Find serenity step by step • What if you could amplify the benefits of a stroll in nature with meditations that turn a simple walk into a journey for mind and spirit? Author Danielle North explains more

Keep your cool outside • Take the heat out of outdoor occasions with these easy, sunshine fixes – chilled drinks and bug-free entertaining guaranteed

Pick & mix • A hearty salad, crunchy crostini and indulgent cheesecake bars make the perfect alfresco feast – set them out and let everyone help themselves

A weekend at The Bell • This ancient pub in the East Sussex village of Ticehurst offers...